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The nurse administers bethanechol (Urecholine) to a patient to treat urinary retention. After 30 minutes, the patient voids 800 mL of urine and reports having a loose stool but no cramping or gastrointestinal pain.
 
  The patient's blood pressure is 110/70 mm Hg. The nurse will perform which action?
  a. Notify the provider of bethanechol adverse effects.
  b. Record the urine output and the blood pressure and continue to monitor.
  c. Request an order for intravenous atropine sulfate.
  d. Suggest another dose of bethanechol to the provider.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer the anticholinergic medication benztropine (Cogentin) to a patient who has Parkinson's disease. The nurse understands that this drug is used primarily for which purpose?
 
  a. To decrease drooling and excessive salivation
  b. To improve mobility and muscle strength
  c. To prevent urinary retention
  d. To suppress tremors and muscle rigidity


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
The patient is exhibiting desired effects and mild side effects of bethanechol, so the nurse should record information and continue to monitor the patient. There is no need to notify the provider, give an antidote, or repeat the dose.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Antiparkinson-anticholinergic drugs are used mainly to reduce tremors and muscle rigidity.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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